Quarterly Newsletter of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Winter 2011

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BOARD & STAFF

OFFiCerSPat ClarkVal ColePhil DuvalLinda HoffCharlie KiefferLani LeBlanc, SecretaryBarney LevyEd Newman, Chair Don Nielsen, Vice ChairGeorgann ScallyJim Toney, TreasurerK irk Lingenfelter, State Parks

Superintendent III, Cooperating Association Liaison

StaFFBonny Hawley, Executive DirectorRandy Wildera, Operations

DirectorJoe Sutton, Deputy Operations

Director Peg Danielson, Executive

Assistant Annie MacHale, Sales Director Dana Cramblet, Administrative

Director Lauren Keller, Retail AssistantKat Bailey, Retail AssistantDave Johnson, Information

Technology Director Marianne Wylie, Graphic Artist

State Park iNterPretiVe StaFFBarbara Cooksey Bobbie HaverMartha NitzbergChris LynchJean BernardChristina CecchettiniJeff BarnesDesiree GantPhil BergmanJodi ApeltVonnie LemkeJulie SidelLinda HitchcockElizabeth Hammack

Heritage Harvest FestivalGray skies and the threat of rain didn’t dampen our spirits at this year’s Heritage Harvest Festival at Wilder Ranch. Visitors enjoyed hand-cranked ice cream, apple pie and other fall treats while they watched a team of draft horses plowing under the remains of last year’s crops. Volunteers demonstrated activities ranging from roping to blacksmithing to baking on the woodstove. Toes tapped to bluegrass and other western music, and a wide range of sizes and ages tried square-dancing with the help of Andy Wilson, who put them through their paces with patience and good humor! Kids painted pumpkins and watched to see if they would win a prize at Goat Pie Bingo. If you missed this year’s harvest, take the opportunity to experience Wilder Ranch next year and enjoy Life on the Ranch: Family Living History Day (for more information, see page 5).

Photos by Randy Wildera and Peg Danielson, unless otherwise credited.

Friends is always looking for photo contributions for ParkViews. Please contact Peg Danielson at (831) 429-1840, ext. 102, or peg@ThatsMyPark.org

Dear Park Supporters,

It has been an amazing and memorable year for Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends). Despite the unprecedented combination of

political and budgetary challenges facing our state parks system, along with ever- growing popularity of our parks, we’ve experienced local support stronger than ever before. When park closures were eminent, our local community spoke out in huge numbers and supported Friends’ advocacy efforts to keep our parks and beaches open.

When voters statewide unfortunately rejected Proposition 21 to fund our parks, Santa Cruz County stepped forward with a Yes vote of 68% — the highest in California.

When the seasonal lifeguard program was cut from the state budget, 546 local businesses and individuals donated the money needed to retain Santa Cruz County’s seasonal lifeguards. It was an effort that produced a direct benefit: this season they saved more than 150 lives locally.

At Friends, we’re incredibly thankful for the strong support shown by our local community. That support enables us to con-tinue to work tirelessly to preserve our precious state park lands, protect our visitor-serving economy and provide essential funds in support of dynamic programs which inspire and build connections between people and nature.

Our state parks provide recreation and education for locals and visitors. They protect our state’s most environmentally sensitive lands and safeguard our most precious historic and cultural treasures. They are vital economic engines for our coastal community. They were fought for, financed and preserved by past generations — and they are our legacy to future generations.

We need our state parks and we need YOU. In the New Year we look forward to continuing our partnership with you in support of Santa Cruz County’s state parks and beaches. Once again, thank you so much for all your support.

See you the parks!

Bonny Hawley Executive Director

Executive Director Bonny Hawley and State Park Superintendent Kirk Lingenfelter

       All ages join in on squaredancing at the Heritage Harvest Festival.

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A scrapbook of the many ways local supporters showed their passion for Parks in 2010.   Friends’ office door clearly displays the staff ’s sentiments.   Top right: Supervisor Mark Stone presents surfboard to raffle winner Les Gardner at the Beach Bash.   Participants at the 30th Welcome Back Monarchs Day: Irene, above, is lovely as a monarch and Mander, right, sits patiently while his face is painted monarch-style.

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Castro Adobe Project Back in High Gear with New Committee, Interpretive Plan, and Archeology in Action

The grandest of all adobe buildings representing Northern California’s rancho period is the two-story Castro Adobe near Watsonville. This hacienda features a spacious fandango room on the second floor and an original one-story cocina, one of only five such Mexican kitchens remaining in the state. With its long, two-story proportions and full-width open balcony, it is a distinctly Monterey-Colonial building

that demonstrates the expansion to the countryside of this celebrated architectural form from its original urban setting at the end of the Mexican era (1821– 1848).In 2002, with Assemblymember Fred Keeley’s inspired leadership, the Castro Adobe was acquired by the State of California, from its dedicated owners Joe Kimbro and the late Edna Kimbro, to become Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe State Historic Park. Acquisition was the first step on a long road to stabilize the earthquake-devastated structure and eventually open it to the public.

Last year we were delighted to announce that, with your help, we had Saved the Castro Adobe! The new roof was on, the walls repaired with our volunteers’ hand-made adobe bricks, and the building was seismically stabilized.

Then the State Parks funding crisis hit and our attention was largely diverted to keeping our existing parks open and accessible to visitors.

We are now back on task and working full speed ahead to bring the Castro Adobe to life. Friends has formed a new Castro Adobe Committee, ably chaired by Friends Board Member and Castro descendent Charlie Kieffer. The committee is rounded out with Friends Board Members and Staff, State Parks Staff, and interested community members. The Committee meets monthly and is working hard to help guide the project forward.

Historian Jessica Kusz has been retained by Friends to work with the State Parks staff locally and in Sacramento to produce the Castro Adobe Interpretive Prospectus. The Interpretive Prospectus will serve as the guiding document by which the State Park conveys the story of the Castro Adobe. The intent is to accurately interpret the Mexican Rancho period in Santa Cruz though the lens of the Castro family and their experience in 1840s California. Jessica’s work includes developing themes to interpret the history of the Castro Adobe, responding to concerns with the overall site as well as determining how the site fits into the local community. She has been working with many stakeholders to develop this crucial document, which will be the road map to our newest state historic park.

Meanwhile, Karen Hildenbrand, State Parks Archaeologist (pictured left), and a group of dedicated volunteers have been exploring the Adobe cocina, which was paved over for use as a garage in the 1960s. Earlier this summer, they removed the con-crete to expose the top of the floor, revealing the stone perimeter foundation and the layers of the earthen floor. It appears that a bracero (masonry range) was built directly on the smooth earthen floor, adjacent to the north wall. It was approximately six-feet long and the width has yet to be determined. These measurements and locational data can be used to reconstruct the bracero for interpretive purposes.

Hildenbrand and the volunteers

also found two other important historic features in the room. Trenches dug along the south wall of the cocina exposed holes for square

posts (pictured right). Their purpose is not clear, although they most likely relate to early use of the cocina to board horses. The posts may have supported a storage area for the hay or some other related use.

A trash pit was also unearthed, where volunteers found two metal steps for a carriage; early car repair debris; old newspapers and oil along with wood and various other discarded objects. Their work continues on the cocina.

Stay tuned for how you can help make the Castro Adobe State Historic Park a reality and watch for updates on our Castro Adobe blog: http://castroadobe.blogspot.com.

Welcome Back Monarchs Day

Wh e n t h e d ay s b e g i n t o s h o r t e n a n d t h e l e a v e s t u r n ,

it’s time for the Monarchs to return to Natural Bridges, and for Welcome Back Monarchs Day, one of our favorite events in the local State Parks calendar. 10/10/10 marked the 30th year enthusiastic locals and visitors have gathered to celebrate the return of these tiny travelers with arts and crafts, active games for kids, live music, poetry and parades. Monarch Man and Woman made their annual appearance, joined by festival founders John Lane, Chris Sanguino, and Alex Weiss. Highlights of past festivals were related by Julie Sidel, Lee Summers and Steve Miller. This year featured a “Tunnel Through Time,” a display of photos through the years and as always, everyone enjoyed the butterfly cake. You can visit the butterflies while they overwinter at Natural Bridges, and bid them farewell for the season at the Migration Festival on February 12th (See Calendar, page 5 for more information).

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Available Now!Sixteen-page booklet that documents the saving of the Castro Adobe. Pick up a copy at your nearby Friends Park Store.

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Documenting the Preservation of History

A scrapbook of the many ways local supporters showed their passion for Parks in 2010.   Friends’ office door clearly displays the staff ’s sentiments.   Top right: Supervisor Mark Stone presents surfboard to raffle winner Les Gardner at the Beach Bash.   Participants at the 30th Welcome Back Monarchs Day: Irene, above, is lovely as a monarch and Mander, right, sits patiently while his face is painted monarch-style.

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In the wake of the failure of Proposition 21, our State Parks are in dire financial straits. The current state budget mirrors the devastating cuts of last year PLUS an additional 5%. In addition, the governor-imposed hiring freeze ensures the local state park ranger vacancy rate of 30% will continue. As of press time, there may be additional budget cuts during the legislative special session.

Friends remains committed to doing all we can to Save Our State Parks. Please donate at www.thatsMyPark.org or Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, 144 School Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

We ❤ OUr State ParkSWhile the Prop 21 statewide results were deeply disappointing, we have much to be proud of in Santa Cruz County. The local Yes on 21 vote was 68% — the highest in California and 25.4% higher than the statewide result! The people of Santa Cruz County clearly cherish our state parks and beaches and are willing to invest in help-ing them thrive.

Our sincere thank you to everyone in the community who worked so hard over this past year to Save Our State Parks. In the weeks and months to come, we at Friends will keep our sleeves rolled up to focus that profound local support to help our local state parks and beaches continue to be the very best in California — no matter the challenges!

Passion for Parks Produces Steadfast Support and Enriches Community

L ast year we knew that our work was cut out for us, and it would be an uphill battle to keep our parks open and try to pass the State Parks Initia-tive. By May, Friends reported that our nearly 100 local volunteers had collected more than 4,200 signatures! They worked tirelessly at all of the

area’s Farmer’s Markets, at tables on Pacific Avenue and while out walking in the parks. They collected at work, in their neighborhoods, at bookclubs and at parent nights at their schools. We learned in June that the initiative had made the ballot as Proposition 21, and our volunteers hit the streets again, this time to spread the word and encourage their friends and neighbors to vote. We gave out 200 yard signs and sent out more than 2,500 postcards to our members and supporters. We loved seeing the Yes on 21 bumper stickers all around town.

Based on the results on election day, we love knowing that our parks are a critical part of our community.

That’s My Park travels to JapanBy Dave Vincent

Recently I traveled to Japan as part of a delegation related to the Sister Cities program sponsored by the City of Santa Cruz. The year before, I made a similar visit to Shingu. This time I was

asked to speak at a Sustainable Communities Tourism Conference about the value of parks. My remarks included mention of FRIENDS and our very successful marketing campaign, “That’s My Park.” ¶ FRIENDS supplied me with several sets of our very popular magnets as mementoes to give to community leaders and organizations I met while traveling throughout the Wakayama Prefecture. As you can see, Shingu Mayor, Michitoshi Taoka and others were truly thrilled with these gifts.

Retired State Parks District Superintendent Dave Vincent serves as the Executive Director of Leadership Santa Cruz

Yes on 21 Votes by Top CountiesState of California = 42.6%

1. Santa Cruz 68%

2. Marin 63%

3. San Francisco 62.3%

4. Alameda 56.8%

5. Sonoma 56.2%

6. Yolo 54%

7. San Mateo 53.3%

7. Monterey 53.3%

8. Alpine 52.7%

9. Santa Clara 52.4%

(Source: Secretary of State vote totals as of November 23, 2010)

Photos: Cynthia Mathews

Photo: Don Nielsen

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December 2010

18 Wilder ranch State Park “Holidays on the ranch”

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.mCelebrate a warm, festive holiday season as folks did in Santa Cruz in Mexican, Victorian, and early 20th-century times. Join in an old-fashioned sing-along around the piano, make Victorian and Mexi-can holiday crafts, create wreaths and ornaments, make and play dreidel and more as you delight in the season at Wilder Ranch State Park. The park is located off Highway 1 just north of Santa Cruz; for more information, call (831) 426-0505.

February12 Natural Bridges State Beach

“Migration Festival” 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Fly, swim, waddle, walk, bike or drive as you migrate to Natural Bridges State Beach for a full-day of activities that celebrate the migration of whales, butterflies, birds and the many creatures that travel. The park will host migratory animal talks, active kids’ games, crafts, skits, live music by the nature-loving 5M’s Band, educational booths and displays, along with the now-famous free habitat-cake served at the end of the event.The event is geared towards families and children, but there is sure to be something for everyone, including adults. You can purchase a picnic at the park or bring your own. More information is available by calling (831) 423-4609. The park is located at 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

april 9 Wilder ranch State Park

“Life on the ranch: Family Living History Day” 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Find out how families lived during Mexican Rancho and early dairy ranching days at Wilder Ranch State Park’s Family Living History Days. Activi-ties include a selection of hands-on activities and demonstrations and may include draft horse wagon rides, branding, horseshoes, hand-making tortillas and salsa, chuck wagon style cooking, roping skills and lawn games. Come for a picnic on the lawn and follow it up with a game of tug of war, sack races, hoops, stilts, bubbles, and more! The event is held on the grounds of the Wilder Ranch Cultural Preserve. This event is appropriate for all ages. For more information, please call (831)426-0505.

16 Location to be determined earth Day Commemoration

8:30 a.m. Check in, Work 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.Join Friends and make a difference on Earth Day. At press time, we’re still working out the details of the project, but one thing we’re sure of — we need you!

30 Wilder ranch State Park “Spring Garden Planting Day”

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Imagine yourself at Wilder Ranch back in its heyday; pretend you are a worker on the ranch and help plant the heirloom vegetable garden as it would have been c.1900. Also enjoy compost-ing demonstrations, gardening information and children’s garden crafts. The event is held on the grounds of the Wilder Ranch Cultural Preserve. This event is appropriate for all ages. For more information, please call (831)426-0505.

May 14 Wilder ranch State Park

“Life on the ranch: Family Living History Day” 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

June11 Wilder ranch State Park

“Life on the ranch: Family Living History Day” 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

July 4 Wilder ranch State Park

“Old-fashioned independence Day” 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Visit Wilder Ranch’s historic cultural preserve and take a step back in time 100 years ago as you participate in a 1911-style Independence Day celebration including a noon family parade, games, children’s crafts area, live big-band music, living history demonstrations, historic speeches and flag-raising. Food and drink available for sale, or bring a picnic lunch. This event is appropriate for all ages. More information is available at (831)426-0505. The event is held on the grounds of the Wilder Ranch CulturalPreserve.

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Family Living History Day” 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

august13 Wilder ranch State Park

“Life on the ranch: Family Living History Day” 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

September17 Wilder ranch State Park

“Life on the ranch: Family Living History Day” 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

October 9 Natural Bridges State Beach

“Welcome Back Monarchs Day” 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Join us for this joyful, monarch-filled day and welcome the monarchs back to this park, their over-wintering habitat. Participate in numerous activities including arts & crafts, active games for kids, music by the 5M’s (the mostly mediocre musical monarch mariposas), hand-cranked ‘mon-arch’ ice cream (pumpkin), information and action booths as well as more about monarch butterflies and how-top’s for a butterfly garden. This event is appropriate for all ages. More information is avail-able at (831) 423-4609.

22 Wilder ranch State Park “Heritage Harvest Festival”

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Celebrate! The harvest is in! See tractor, draft horse and living history demonstrations, listen to music, make crafts, and participate in harvest-time activi-ties. This event is appropriate for all ages. More information is available at (831) 426- 0505.

November12 Wilder ranch State Park

“Life on the ranch: Family Living History Day” 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

December 2011

19 Wilder ranch State Park “Holidays on the ranch”

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.mCelebrate a warm, festive holiday season as folks did in Santa Cruz in Mexican, Victorian, and early 20th-century times. Join in an old-fashioned sing-along around the piano, make Victorian and Mexi-can holiday crafts, create wreaths and ornaments, make and play dreidel and more as you delight in the season at Wilder Ranch State Park. For more information, call (831) 426-0505.

Photo: Don Nielsen

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$2500+Dusty Nelson, Director,

Cinematographer, FilmmakerFRIENDS Board

$1000 – $2499Anonymous Central Firefighters

Union Local 3605 Val Cole & Freny Cooper Diane & Don Cooley Mary Culley & Scott Smith Kitayama Brothers, Inc. O’Neill Wetsuits Georgann & John Scally Surf City Sailing

$500 – $999John & Jenny Bost John Doe John Eaton Linda & Ted Hoff Homegrown Surfboards Mike & Linda Hopper Monterey Bay Sailing Monterey Peninsula Engineering, Inc.Rotary Club Of Santa Cruz SunriseHardie & Scott Setzer Succulent Gardens Jim & Carol Toney Tim Ward Jon & Jill Winston

$250 – $499A Taste of Monterey Byington Vineyard & Winery Angela & Robert Chesnut Mary Edmund John C. Flores Hotline Wetsuits Kennolyn Camps Charlie & Patty Kieffer Barney & Pat Levy Ed Newman Pasatiempo Golf Club Gabrielle Stocker Whole Foods Market

$100 – $249Anonymous John C. Allanson John & Jennifer Andrew Bob Begun & Doree SteinmannHeather Butler & Steve MillerC & N Tractors Robert & Terri Locke Carroll Kate Chen & Frederick Chen, MDKaren Christensen Bonnie & George Clark Pat & Chela Clark William Codiga Terry & Mark Corwin Covewater Paddle Surf David Adams Salon Dell Williams Jewelers Kathy Duisenberg Charlene & Phil Duval Glenn & Adele Eberhart Douglas Evers Freedom Bakery & ConfectionsColleen Freeman Les Gardner Coralie S. Gerlach Toby & Kimberly Goddard Ruth Grant Marcella & Joe Hall Bonny Hawley

Jane Manning Henry Lucy Hopkins Ellen & Mark Jackson Jacobs Farm/Del Cabo Inc. Ann & Dobie Jenkins Jen Jolly & Paul Imthurn Kayak Connection Fred Keeley Jeannie & John Kegebein Mary Kelly Trisha & Brandon Kett Gil & Pat Lemke Margaret Leonard Eliza Linley Jesse Lopez Nacho Lopez Margaret Mary Macksey &

Richard Boston Manuel’s Mexcian RestaurantMarinovich Cold Storage, Inc.Kate Minott & Ric de la Cruz Don Nielsen Irene Osterbrock Kenton Parker Sheli Patchett Pavia Day Spa Margaret & Rudy Pedulla Tiffany Fay Pedulla Redtree Properties, L.P. Janet Schwind Seacliff Plaza Store Pamela & Herb Taylor David & Monica Terrazas James & Debbie Thoits Larry & Dolores Thompson Karene M. Vernor Ward Coffey Shapes Jim Weaver Sandra Wells Randy Widera & Julie Sidel Mike & Jeanne Williams Linda Wilshusen &

Rock Pfotenhauer Woodstocks Pizza Carole Wunderlich & Steve Wilhelm

$50 – $99Jacqueline Amabile Ernest F. Atkinson Lili & Tom Beggs Conny Bleul-Gohlke Boulder Creek Golf & Country ClubBrinks Awards & Signs Hilary Bryant George & Elizabeth Bunch Sarah Butterfield Neal & Lucie Coonerty Scott Daly Katie Davis Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria Joann Godoy Richard & Kay Harrison Deborah & David Haughey Bobbie Haver Breta & Bruce Holgers James Hudson Ben & Mary Ellen Irons Betsy Kamehiro Jo Kenny Sarah N. King Keiko Kitayama Edward C. Larson Lawrence Hall Of Science Mary Ann Leer & Jules ResnickSally & Brian Legakis Carolyn Lewis

David & Geri Lieby Kirsten Liske Linda Locklin Sam & Kathy Mann Cynthia Mathews Mary Jo May Monterey Bay Aquarium Sam Moore Mike Morton & Nancy Lewis Peggy O’Halloran Eric Olsen Palace Art and Office Supply Lise Peterson & Don Peattie Sandra Pfister Catherine Pleasant Kate Purcell Morgan Rankin Jane Reid & Alan Allwardt Lyle & Sandy Rice Ristorante Avanti Liz Ryan Wes Segal John & Pat Sheehan The Garden Company Wally & Lois Trabing Harry Vaughn Katia Velasquez Ray & Lois Voss William E. Wagy Worth & Mollie Wilkins James & Sue Wilson

Up to $49David AdamsDavid Alaga Christin Allrich Teresa Antonia Jodi Apelt Nancy Asche ASpinnerWeaver Erica Ausman Joann Austin Backcountry Pictures, Inc. Girish Badola Greg Bahue Mary Bannista Valerie Bartolotta Mary Ann & John Basler Carole & Tom Beckett Norm & Cynthia Beeson Eiran Ben-Dashan Joe Benedict Jennifer Berry Tom Biddick John Bilson Duane Blech Mark Boolootian Ray Borg Janet & Bob Brabson Peg Brabson Susan Brakenbury Stu Branoff Charlotte Bridenbaugh Roberta Bristol Joellen Bruce Nick Bryan Larry Bullard George Bumb William & Lupe Burgstrom John Burns Judd Burrows Alison Butler Katherine Butler Michael & Robin Cabak David Calcagno Stephanie Camacho

Debra Cameron Linda Campbell Jeanne & Dennis Carriere Art Carson Cecille Caterson Marcus Caudill Austin Cavillion Donna Cerio Troy Challenger Randy & Chris Clayton Bethany Cleland Mike Codiga Terry Cole Jim Collopy Anne Connolly Wyatt Connors Jim Corbeau Jennifer Cordano Dorothy Cordova Renee Cortez Michele Courhoul Maisie Craft Phillip Cramblet Connie Cruz-Alba Chris Cunha Elsie Danielson Bobbie Davero Jean De La Torre Helen Del Toro Christine Delapp Kitty Dennis Julie Dickson Sally Diggory Kitty Dixon Brian Duisenberg Bob Dunker Benjamin Dunn Kelsey Dyck Kari & Marji Dyson Bob Early Dale & Anne Easley Mimi Edgar Lorena & Mark Edington Ellen Edith Tonia Eikmeier-Auclair Kristjana Eyjolfsson Jonni Faircrest Sam Farrow Kathy Ferraro Stephanie Figeira Meade Fischer Leonard & Jan Foreman Heather Forget Rick Fournier Jerusha Freil Linda & Robert Frisbey Meredith Fuhrman Janis Fullan Jeszica Gage John & Margaret Gallagher Vicki Gennai D. Germann Susan Gibson Tracey Gifford Rick Gilbert Cathy Gist Alejandra Gonzalez Jean Gottlob Dwight Gowin Jan Graff Lea Graff Nora Grant Jim Griffin Dave Grishaw-Jones Melissa Grudla Wesley Guthrie

Bill Hadinger Thom Hadley Irene Halderman Kathy Hall Eric Hamer Meredith Hammig Nick Hartman Jane Harvey Rachel Harwood Hearst Castle Chloe Henning Paul Henry Sue & Ken Herfurth Zeuf Hesson Trula Hickman Lou Hildebrandt Ron Hill Phil Hinkle Jeffrey Hinman Michelle Hoffman Rick Hofstetter Denise & Alan Holbert Mark Holt Richard Hoover Vera & Bob Hope David Hopper Sean Horton Roger & Roberta Houston Gary Hughes Kathy Hughes Sally Hume Mark Hylkema & Dawn JungemannChris Irving Denise Isaac Alison Jackson Pat Johns Alex & Brooke Johnson Lisa Johnson Lydia & Brian Johnson Tim Johnson Phil Joseph Karen K. Dave Kaemmerling Virginia Kallman Deb Karaszewski Jaime Karaszewski Susan Kauffman & Steve LustgardenMichelle Keith Peggy Kelly Donya King Paul King Wendy & Joel King Todd Kinion Karen Kitayama Kimi Kitayama Robert Kitayama Kevin Klein & Amy Locks Laurie Knollhoff Gwen Koda Marti Kranak Dawn Krenz William Lambros Jill Landis Rita Law Clyde Lawrence Sandy Lawton Judy Lee Toni Lehmkuhl Katherine Lennon Beth Leslie Christina Leslie Gail Levine Linda Limon Robert Lippi Rose Locke Allison Lovell

Sharon Lucchesi Sheila Lucia Doug Lundberg Kathy Lusardi William Lynch Rahel Lyons Joe & Lee MacDonell Julie Malcolm Brian Martin Joey Martin Loretta Martin Heather Mathews Bob & Melissa Matlow Betsy Maushardt Gail Mayo Judy McAlpin Michael McConnell John McCullough Jill McDowell Michael McGee Tim & Jan McGirk Tina McGlashan Anthony McMahon Don & Patti McPherson The Medeiros Family Dwight Mensinger Jean Merrigan Evelyn Meyers Lisa Meyers Emelia Miguel Peggy & Gary Miles Christina Miller Elizabeth Mitchell Kathleen Moler Kathleen Moodie Linda Moore Marilou Moschetti Julie Mott John Mullin Dawn Nakanishi Mary Naranjo Rina Natkin Matt Nauman Matthew Nauman Karyn Nelson Amy R. Newell Christie Nichols Dianne Parker Claudia Parrish Steve Pauls Dragan Pavlovic Don Pepper Greg Pepping Chris & Mary Perry Diana Peters Diane & George Pettinger Grover & Whitney Phillips John Pickens Tom Pickering Ann Pinkham Brad J Piper Eddie Pizano Barbara Poirier LuAnn Pufford Bob Rasmussen Keith Rector Jim Reynolds Tracie Reynolds Karalee Richter & Stephanie O’MaraSanti Roberts Diane Robey Kent Robinette Nancy Robinson Courtney Rogers Marlene Rosburg Annica Rose

Victor Roth Joyce Rubin Paul Rubins Anne Rumbaugh Pricilla Russell Carrie Mann Salady Casi Salazar John Sampson San Jose Sharks Colleen Sands Wendy Sarsfield Scott Sawyer Gloria Jean Schaub-Ichikawa Carole Schmidt Celia & Peter Scott Conrad & Tish Scott-Curtis Anna & Tony Selisker Shadowbrook/Crow’s Nest Matt Shaw Clare Sheils Rick Silva Gerald Silvey Renato Simone & Teresa LemayJohn Simpson Cheryl Slama Dave Smith Kyle Smith Roger Snyder Kathy Jo Staheli Arlene Steinhauer Kurt Stephens Chiara Stetson Robin Stockwell Jason Strauch Tom Suit Madelaine Sutphin Leslie Swaha Bruce Tanner Ann Thiermann Colleen Tiffin Peter Townsend Joan Trenbeth Wally Trindade Kristen Tyra Jan Ullmer Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta Diane Uyeda Marissa Valera Henry Vallderuten Anina Van Alstine Marla Van Cleve Irene van der Zande Cristi Vavuris Moriah Waller Mary Jo Walsh Bruce Walters Jake Weber Jay Weber Anne Weidlich & Evan Frink Brooks Wells Jeanne Weseloh Dan & Lil Westerman Isaac White Steffanie Anne White Diana Whitehead Maggie Wilhams Joanne Wilhelmsen Maureen Wilmot Jill Wilson Athena Wolfe Ed Wong Bill Young Sarah Young Margaret & Jan Ysselstein Eric Zaiss Robert Zuniga

Save Our Lifeguards donors

Over the years, our seasonal lifeguards have continually protected us (this season alone, they saved more than 150 lives locally). After this spring’s historic budget cuts, we returned the favor and saved them. Friends rallied 546 community donors to provide the $60,000 required to Save Our Lifeguards.

This is a truly amazing statement of commitment by our community, including businesses and individuals. Friends is so thankful for and heartened by the response we received, especially as we all continue to weather the economic storm and the state budget crisis.

Friends closed our “Save Our Lifeguards” campaign with a Beach Bash. Nearly 200 people gathered to celebrate our success in keeping the seasonal lifeguard program alive.

Thanks to all the entertainers and donors who made it happen!

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Photo: Don Nielsen. Dancers from the Hula Halau ‘O Mahina I Ke Kai provided fabulous entertainment at the Beach Bash.

For years a battered, mainly unreadable sign marked the entrance to the backcountry trails at Wilder Ranch State Park. Visitors are now greeted by a beautiful panel that includes a large map and a lot of useful information about the area. State Parks Interpreter Elizabeth Hammack worked miracles to get the sign designed and built under budget. The Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz were instrumental in shepherding the process along, and their generous donation provided the lion’s share of the funding for the sign. Friends was proud to provide the last funds needed to make the project a reality.

On September 18th, some forty mountain bikers, state parks and Friends staff, and other community members met up to dedicate the sign and celebrate a successful partnership! After Mark Davidson, the President of Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz, unveiled the new panel, Wilder Ranch interpreters Bobbie Haver and Barbara Cooksey provided refreshments. Those of us on foot stood back and enjoyed the colorful parade of bikers as they left for a celebratory ride in the beautiful backcountry.

$20,000Anonymous

$2500+Anonymous California State Parks FoundationScott Mackie & Alison Platt Monterey Bay Sanctuary FoundationNew Leaf Community MarketsRobert Stephens and Julie PackardJim & Carol Toney

$1000 – $2499Jim & Carol Brownson Falcon Trading Company Inc. Bill & Terry Locke-Paddon Grace Voss Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

$500 – $999Monica & Simon Cornish Kathy & Bruce Fitzgerald Charles & Harriet Graham Linda & Ted Hoff Charlie & Patty Kieffer Esther Levandoski Joan & Bob Murphy Ed Newman Georgann & John Scally Daniel Shen Dave & Pamela Straley The Community Foundation

of Santa Cruz County Jean Vandevort

$250 – $499Steven & Mary Bignell Stu Branoff George & Elizabeth Bunch Byington Vineyard & Winery Herb Finkelman & Edda TusinalG. Lee FitzGerald Manuel’s Mexcian RestaurantMary & Richard Patz Lise Peterson & Don Peattie Radoni Farms Cathy Richards & Jack BradleyTeri & Raymond Rogoway Whole Foods Market Mike & Jeanne Williams Jon & Jill Winston

$100-$299Bill & Katy Ackerknecht Rosemary Allen Leslie & Richard Andrews William & Patricia Barton Bay Photo Lab Rosemary Bell & Tom Kosel Don & Rita Belts Best Western Seacliff Inn John Caldwell & Lynne McCallCalifornia Garden & Landscape

History Society Sid Chapman & Jon BackstromKate Chen & Frederick Chen, MDWilliam Cilker Bonnie & George Clark Lucy Clark Closet Capers Karen A. Cogswell Margaret C. Cole

Diane & Don Cooley Neal & Lucie Coonerty Terry & Mark Corwin Diane Crawford Toni Crossen Christine Currie Daryl Dichek & Ken Smith Mike, Kelly & Kinsey Don CarlosLee & Emily Duffus Lorena & Mark Edington Bill & Kathy FitzGerald Millie & Jerry FitzGerald Lynn Flink Kaitilin Gaffney John & Susan Glina Rebecca Gottfried Emil Gumper Marcella & Joe Hall Richard & Kay Harrison Bobbie Haver Trish Hildinger Ben & Mary Ellen Irons Ann & Dobie Jenkins Fred Keeley Jeannie & John Kegebein John & Regina Kelbert Trisha & Brandon Kett Jessie Lacy Diane LaPenna Mike & Karen Lasday Virginia Law Mary Ann Leer & Jules ResnickJoe & Lee MacDonell Glenice Magee Elenita Q. Mathew Lew Merrill Michael Merrithew Hila & Jacob Michaelsen Andrea Michels Kate Minott & Ric de la Cruz Dania Moss Sally Munro Susan Nerton & Tom Thacher Victoria Nichols Palace Art and Office Supply Larry Peiperl Chris & Mary Perry Diane & George Pettinger Redtree Properties, L.P. Maria Rieger Carol & Robert Rowberg Santa Clara County

Open Space Authority Philip & Irene Sidel Stephen Slade Judy Steen & Joe Michalak Matthew J. Sutton Joe Taylor & Joanie Dellos-TaylorThe Garden Company Paul Thiltgen & Maureen RollSamuel Torres, Jr. & Maria GitinWendy Turkatte Upstarts Organic Seedlings Michelle Van Ooy Vino Tabi Inc. Tim Ward Linda Wilshusen &

Rock Pfotenhauer Larry Wright Toni & Bob Zeiss

$50 – $99Karen & Bill Abraham Phyllis & David Albritton John & Betty Ann Altman Alistair Anderson &

Elizabeth Mariner David Baskin Carole & Tom Beckett Karin & Jochen Behrens Nannette Benedict Jennifer Berry Mae & Gabe Biemeret Patricia Blanchette &

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Did you know that Natural Bridges’ Monarch Grove is a temporary home for thousands of monarch butterflies each winter? From mid-October until early February, you can travel down the park’s wheelchair– and stroller–accessible boardwalk to the observation deck in the eucalyptus grove to view the over-wintering Monarchs. The Monarch Grove has been declared a Natural Preserve, thus protecting the Monarchs and their winter habitat from human encroachment or harm. This is the only State Monarch Preserve in California.

Guided tours for the public take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm. From Mid-October until the monarchs migrate inland, usually early February. Tours are offered on weekends and no reservations are necessary. Call (831) 423-4609 to arrange a tour for a group of 10 or more. Meet at the Visitor Center for the hour-long program.

ParkViewsQuarterly Newsletter of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Winter 2011

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The Monarchs Have Arrived!Visit the Monarch Grove at Natural Bridges to welcome these tiny travelers home.

When you go, be sure to stop into the visitors center and parkstore. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm.

The store is newly stocked with butterfly merchandise for the season. See the selection of beautiful books and posters, toys, gifts, jewelry and apparel for the whole family.

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